Local Area Information

The local area around The Croft@Frogs Hole Barn are the towns of Sissinghurst and Biddenden.

Sissinghurst Castle is a very popular tourist destination, the gardens being of particular interest to those with (or without) green fingers. They were laid out by Rita Sackville West who lived at the castle in the early 1900's and have been written about and emulated ever since. You can see only one house from the Tower at Sissinghurst Castle and only in winter when the leaves are off the trees and that is Frogs Hole Barn with its very large Catslide roof.

The village of Sissinghurst has a lovely pub called The Milkhouse which serves great pub food al la carte or outside they serve pizzas and burgers alfresco dining. 

The Village of Biddenden, very pretty Wealdon village with Flemish Weavers Cottages lining the main street. The town emblem is that of a pair Siamese Twins, born in the 1100's which was unusual for the time, but they survived to the age of 34 as they were well cared for by their wealthy family.

There is a 2* Michelin Resturant called the West House. There is also a pub called The Red Lion and a small bakery for coffees. 

Wineries  Nearby.

Biddenden Vineyard

Hush Heath Winery, Staplehurst;

Chapel Down Winery in Smallhythe.

Some Nearby  Attractions:

The Cinque Port town of Tenterden which has plenty and a varied choice of resturants, Tescos, Waitrose, a Friday Market, banks, Chemist and a few little antique and collectable shops of interest.

Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL

A beautiful castle with a mote set in 500 acres of parkland (About 12 miles from Biddenden.)

Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5UA

A most famous and evocative castle, Bodiam was built in 1385
There are spiral staircases and battlements to explore, and wonderful views of the Rother Valley from the top of the towers. (About 23 miles from Biddenden.)

Bodiam Boating Spend a day canoeing, kayaking or boating on the Rother River. Newenden TN18 5PP  

Cranbrook is a pretty Wealden town which has an original windmill used to produce flour by the local miller. The town also has a few resturants, pubs and banking facilities.

The towns of Rye, Hastings and Folkstone offer varied and interesting day trips.

Camber Sands Beach offers walks, bird reserves and fish and chip shops.

Beaches